This workshop will offer practical advice on embedding the role of Senior Mental Health Lead in your primary school. Kelly Hannaghan, who has extensive experience leading mental health and wellbeing work across a number of primary schools, will discuss what the role entails, why it is important, how to choose the right person for the job, and how to audit your school's mental health and wellbeing provision.

The workshop will also touch upon whole-school priorities, effective approaches to mental health and wellbeing, and suggestions for useful and impactful interventions.

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    Kelly Hannaghan
    Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant, The Education People
    Kelly puts wellbeing at the heart of education. She is an award-winning motivational speaker and school improvement advisor, published author and founder of ‘Family Matters’ empowerment programme.

    Kelly has worked systemically with some of the most challenging communities by supporting families, with the strategies to thrive from adversities. She leads school development processes creating outstanding outcomes and awards for many organisations. She is a trailblazer within the Wellbeing Lead Network for supporting pastoral teams.

    Recognised by the DfE, NCB, The Anna Freud Centre and The Education Support Partnership as a lead influencer of mental health and wellbeing in education.